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Sensory Processing in The Classroom Sped
Sensory Processing in The Classroom Sped
Classroom
Presented by:
Laura Peregoy, MS, OTR/L
AGENDA
Introduction/What is OT?
Sensory Processing—What is it?
Sensory Processing--Development
Signs of Sensory
Processing/Sensorimotor Problems
Conclusion
Questions
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy is the therapeutic use of self-care,
work, and play activities to increase independent function,
enhance development, and prevent disabilities [and] may
include adaptation of task or environment to achieve
maximum independence and to enhance quality of life.
(AOTA, 1986)
OT’s are concerned with analyzing the child’s ability to
perform in their everyday context.
OT’s have 2 broad goals for the children we serve:
To improve the child’s functional performance
Vestibular
Proprioception
Tactile
Auditory
Visual
Olfactory
Gustatory
Vestibular